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president obama cled on congress to increase the federal minimum wage. he pressed for an extension to jobless benefits to over a million long-term unemployed people. they expire three days after christmas. >>> meantime, fast food workers across the country will have their say today. they're staging another round of walkouts for higher pay. among the demands, a $15 an hour minimum wage and the right to unionize. experts say such a pay increase could push up fast food costs by about 20%. put another way, the cost of a $3 hamburger could rise to around $3.50. >>> universal pictures is shutting down production on "fast & furious 7," to figure out how to proceed with the character played by paul walker. a california jeweler is revealing a secret about walker. walker anonymously bought an engagement ring for an iraqi war vet and his fiancee, after overhearing them say they couldn't afford the ring. >>> new documents showing toronto mayor rob ford may have tried to buy a video that appears him smoking crack. ford may have offered suspected drug-dealing gang mem
president obama cled on congress to increase the federal minimum wage. he pressed for an extension to jobless benefits to over a million long-term unemployed people. they expire three days after christmas. >>> meantime, fast food workers across the country will have their say today. they're staging another round of walkouts for higher pay. among the demands, a $15 an hour minimum wage and the right to unionize. experts say such a pay increase could push up fast food costs by about 20%....
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. ♪ theme >> president obama presses the world to take action on syria. he arrived in russia a short time ago for the g-20 economic summit, where the situation in syria is expected to top the agenda. mean time, the president's top aids are trying to convince congress to approve a military intervention in syria. the fortune relations committee authorized a limited strike, accepting it to the full senate for approval. the represent controlled house may be harder to convince. >> obviously we do not know yet who the good guys are -- >> congressman, let me respond to that. it's not on that good guys-bad guys. the focus is a narrowly drafted resolution asking for a resolution from congress. >> i wouldn't think the good guys are using the gas. >> more questions are likely at a closed door hearing this morning. >> other world leaders gathered in the g20 summit in russia, we have more on the building of a coalition. >> the president was wheels down in st. petersburg two hours ago, there are meetings throughout the day both with the larger group, plus two other one
. ♪ theme >> president obama presses the world to take action on syria. he arrived in russia a short time ago for the g-20 economic summit, where the situation in syria is expected to top the agenda. mean time, the president's top aids are trying to convince congress to approve a military intervention in syria. the fortune relations committee authorized a limited strike, accepting it to the full senate for approval. the represent controlled house may be harder to convince. >>...
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. >> reporter: president obama pressed on the issue during a meeting with japan's prime minister. >> i also look forward to having an extensive conversation about the situation in syria. i think our joint recognition that the use of chemical weapons in syria is not only a tragedy, but also a violation of international law that must be addressed. >> reporter: but during the first official meeting of the representatives, putin suggested that any discussion of syria be postponed until the working dinner. >> any progress on syria in the talk? >> we were talking about the economy this afternoon. >> reporter: walking alone and to the dinner in a pal lals of the russian czars. the president hoped he wouldn't be alone on syria. he conferred with allies in hopes to make his case that a military strike is necessary. this dinner tonight lasted over four hours. president obama was using it to make his case on syria. they didn't break up until nearly 2:00 in the morning local time. traveling with the president, chuck todd, nbc news, russia. >>> here at home, the. push for action continues. secret
. >> reporter: president obama pressed on the issue during a meeting with japan's prime minister. >> i also look forward to having an extensive conversation about the situation in syria. i think our joint recognition that the use of chemical weapons in syria is not only a tragedy, but also a violation of international law that must be addressed. >> reporter: but during the first official meeting of the representatives, putin suggested that any discussion of syria be postponed...
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. >>> president obama's pressing forward on two other issues he put front and center so far. immigration reform and gun control. today the president's going to meet at the white house for progressive and labor leaders and then separately he's going to get together with a dozen ceos including goldman sachs loyal blankfine and alyssa mier to discuss immigration reform and how it fits into the economic agenda. building business support is very key for the administration as they try to build a coalition around immigration. >>> on gun control, the president continued his push for universal background checks on monday calling them common sense that should receive bipartisan support. however, instead of trying to convince members of congress directly, he is taking the message on the road monday to indianapolis -- or minneapolis, rather, hoping to apply pressure by leveraging public opinion. >> we may not be able to prevent every massacre or random shooting. no law or set of laws can keep our children completely safe. but if there's even one thing we can do, if there's one life we ca
. >>> president obama's pressing forward on two other issues he put front and center so far. immigration reform and gun control. today the president's going to meet at the white house for progressive and labor leaders and then separately he's going to get together with a dozen ceos including goldman sachs loyal blankfine and alyssa mier to discuss immigration reform and how it fits into the economic agenda. building business support is very key for the administration as they try to...
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. >>> developing news, the obama administration continues to press for support both at home and abroad for a military strike on syria. for a second day, president obama's top versers attended both open and closed congressional hearing. they are laying out the case for congress to approve an attack. the president is in sweden for three days of meetings. there, he said going to congress was not a symbolic or empty gesture. >> i think it's very important that congress say that we mean what we say, and i think we will be stronger as a country in our response if the president and congress does it together. >> from there, he travels to russia for the g-20 meeting. vladimir putin has warned against u.s. actions without united nations' approval. >>> a fight at a houston school left one boy dead and three others injured. >>> the confrontation happened at spring high school as school was getting underway this morning. police say it began as a verbal disagreement near the cafeteria and escalated and knives were pulled out. the 17-year-old died. another teen was taken to the hospital with serious
. >>> developing news, the obama administration continues to press for support both at home and abroad for a military strike on syria. for a second day, president obama's top versers attended both open and closed congressional hearing. they are laying out the case for congress to approve an attack. the president is in sweden for three days of meetings. there, he said going to congress was not a symbolic or empty gesture. >> i think it's very important that congress say that we...
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obama: the press has been reporting. the truth of the matter is all i've been doing is calling up folks and trying to see if we can break through some of the gobbledygook of our politics here. cenk: let's see how that's working out for him. conservatives have this whole cpac convention in washington right now. are they looking to get along with the president? let's see if they're in a reaching out mood. >> first the republican party needs to be a conservative party with no apologies. second, it must recruit candidates who are not only principle's conservatives, but articulate, as well. if we don't have candidates who can communicate these principles well, we're going to lose election after election. third, we must embrace the changing demographics of america, not by diluting our principles, but by reaching out to all americans. if there are those in the republican party who cannot subscribe to the principles, let them go their way. >> we should reach out to everybody, but if you don't agree with what i say get! are you s
obama: the press has been reporting. the truth of the matter is all i've been doing is calling up folks and trying to see if we can break through some of the gobbledygook of our politics here. cenk: let's see how that's working out for him. conservatives have this whole cpac convention in washington right now. are they looking to get along with the president? let's see if they're in a reaching out mood. >> first the republican party needs to be a conservative party with no apologies....
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saying that the obama administration has not come through a more transparent government. an obscure 1917 law to enable felony progressions for six government employees for leak being classified information to the press, compared to all previous administrations combined. let's talk about the general move away from reporting from newspapers and tv and networks. throughout my career, investigations seem to ebb and flow. the investigative teams, and a lot of it seems 20 depend on the economy, but right now, it feels different, it feels like a more permanent shift. >> i think that's right. it was created five years ago because what has gone on, as the business price of the press has accelerated, almost in every case, and there are a couple of exceptions and the new york times is a notable exception, but with a few exceptions, people have systematically cut back. investigative reporting is risky and doesn't always yield stories, it makes enemies, it's not commercial, and it's impossible to turn a profit into such, and that's why phil's operation is a non-profit and that's why o
saying that the obama administration has not come through a more transparent government. an obscure 1917 law to enable felony progressions for six government employees for leak being classified information to the press, compared to all previous administrations combined. let's talk about the general move away from reporting from newspapers and tv and networks. throughout my career, investigations seem to ebb and flow. the investigative teams, and a lot of it seems 20 depend on the economy, but...
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obama administration taking hits for infringing on freedom of the press in efforts to control leaks on information. the attorney general's actions and motives causing big concerns among journalists. eric holder invites the press for off the record chat about the scandal. some members of the media accept, others say no way. >> what would be the reasons? >> easter egg roll. >> more details service in the irs scandal in targeting groups, raising more questions. but are the media covering
obama administration taking hits for infringing on freedom of the press in efforts to control leaks on information. the attorney general's actions and motives causing big concerns among journalists. eric holder invites the press for off the record chat about the scandal. some members of the media accept, others say no way. >> what would be the reasons? >> easter egg roll. >> more details service in the irs scandal in targeting groups, raising more questions. but are the media...
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. >> what hilary said earlier, after president obama's press conference calling on a congressional vote as to whether to attack syria or not, and reiterating that the assad regime needs to be punished. >> common sense speaks for itself. the syrian forces are advancing, in some areas they have circled the rebilities. military -- rebels. military intervention makes no sense. especially in the visit of u.n. inspectors. >> hilary what do you think about what putin is saying? >> i was just in the region in july. there are tremendous doubts. 88 page report from the last alleged chemical weapons attack in march. the part of the syrian organization that has been sedatinged a terrorist organization. they found them with home made serin gas. the iranians nine months ago, their foreign minister has come out publicly that said nine months ago they sent a memo through the swiss protecting agency to the united states saying they had picked up credible information that home made serin gas was being smuggled to extremists inside syria and there would be a massive attack. is this evidence credible i don
. >> what hilary said earlier, after president obama's press conference calling on a congressional vote as to whether to attack syria or not, and reiterating that the assad regime needs to be punished. >> common sense speaks for itself. the syrian forces are advancing, in some areas they have circled the rebilities. military -- rebels. military intervention makes no sense. especially in the visit of u.n. inspectors. >> hilary what do you think about what putin is saying?...
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ezekiel emanuel was pressed about the president's claim that you can keep your own doctor under obama care, when in fact, many insurance plans have only limited lists of doctors and hospitals to choose from. >> if you want to pay more for an insurance company that covers your doctor, you can do that. this is a matter of choice. we know in all sort of choices, you pay more for a wider range of choices or benefits. the issue isn't the selective networks. people keep saying, oh, the problem is you're going to have a selective network. >> well, if you lose your doctor or your hospital -- >> people are going to have a choice whether they want to pay a certain amount for a selective network or pay more for a broader network. >> also today, insurance brokers are complaining they're having trouble helping their clients sign up for obama care because of problems with information at the back end of that troubled enrollment process. >> issues, issues. still abound. thanks, steve. good to see you. >> jamie, it's a national day of prayer and reflection in south africa. for former president nelson
ezekiel emanuel was pressed about the president's claim that you can keep your own doctor under obama care, when in fact, many insurance plans have only limited lists of doctors and hospitals to choose from. >> if you want to pay more for an insurance company that covers your doctor, you can do that. this is a matter of choice. we know in all sort of choices, you pay more for a wider range of choices or benefits. the issue isn't the selective networks. people keep saying, oh, the problem...
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pred president obama held a press briefing at the white house. while he was urging congress to pass spending cuts, some disruptive guests got in the way. take a look. >> as the reforms that have been proposed by the bipartisan bowls simpson fiscal commission. these reforms would reduce our government's bill. >> what's up, cameraman? come on, guys. they're breaking my flow all the time. >> he's got nice -- you see that smooth flow, man. i don't know anybody smoother than him. speaking of flow, let's go to the next story. florida senator marco rubio with his love for the 90s rapper tupac. his old cds are his most cherished pop culture taste. >> i think tupac is more my style. in the 90s, people kind of picked up on it the wrong way. they thought these were folks that condoning a certain lifestyle. maybe some of that is in there. mostly, they were reporters. at that time from the west coast, it was a lot of reporting about what life is like. so the 90s when this was taking off is a time when this is really pronounced in l.a. you had real gang wars,
pred president obama held a press briefing at the white house. while he was urging congress to pass spending cuts, some disruptive guests got in the way. take a look. >> as the reforms that have been proposed by the bipartisan bowls simpson fiscal commission. these reforms would reduce our government's bill. >> what's up, cameraman? come on, guys. they're breaking my flow all the time. >> he's got nice -- you see that smooth flow, man. i don't know anybody smoother than him....
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government's hypocrisy when it comes to freedom of the press it flies in the face of everything obama can. protecting the press protecting whistleblowers this is this is very hypocritical all around the world all the sudden the us talk starts talking about freedom of the press whenever they're trying to bring down destabilize a government in venezuela they don't like hugo chavez because he's defending the people so all the sudden they're talking about freedom of the press in venezuela but yet in bahrain there is a government that's in it is loyal to the u.s. government that it takes orders from wall street and all the sudden they look the other way while those groups suppression. israel's prime minister is in russia for talks with president putin the latest in a string of international meetings focusing on the syrian crisis it comes in the wake of israel's two as strikes near the syrian capital earlier this month and is going off is joining us now live from russia's black sea resort of sochi where the two leaders are meeting igor lovely to see what exactly are we expecting from this m
government's hypocrisy when it comes to freedom of the press it flies in the face of everything obama can. protecting the press protecting whistleblowers this is this is very hypocritical all around the world all the sudden the us talk starts talking about freedom of the press whenever they're trying to bring down destabilize a government in venezuela they don't like hugo chavez because he's defending the people so all the sudden they're talking about freedom of the press in venezuela but yet...
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as you can see, president obama pressing for immigration reform. a bill set to come up before the senate very soon. and of course it's a controversial bill because it includes an earned path on citizenship, something many lawmakers considered amnesty. if you want to continue to monitor this live press conference that president obama is holding, you can go to cnn.com/tv. we're also monitoring another press conference soon to begin in foxborough, and this has everything to do with the nfl, tim tebow and the nunk pay tpat. we're expecting an announcement that tim's bebow will become pa the patriots. sir... i'll get it together i promise... heeheehee. jimmy: ronny, how happy are folks who save hundreds of dollars switching to geico? ronny: i'd say happier than the pillsbury doughboy on his way to a baking convention. get happy. get geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now i can help make this a great block party. ♪ [ male announcer ] advair is clinically proven to help significantly
as you can see, president obama pressing for immigration reform. a bill set to come up before the senate very soon. and of course it's a controversial bill because it includes an earned path on citizenship, something many lawmakers considered amnesty. if you want to continue to monitor this live press conference that president obama is holding, you can go to cnn.com/tv. we're also monitoring another press conference soon to begin in foxborough, and this has everything to do with the nfl, tim...
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gun law reform and other pressing issues. that speech and the republican response to it might well define how the rest of the year plays out. steve handelsman has more. >> jim, it looks like it's going to play out in a tough fashion. deja vu for democrats and republicans. and the fear up here on capitol hill is that the longer these big, big disputes drag out, the tougher it might be to settle. >> house will be in order. >> the next few weeks will be another struggle. actually several between republicans and president obama. over three key issues. gun control. the obama call and the public clamor to do something is boiling down to universal background checks, a possible deal being worked out by senator schumer, manchin coburn and kirk. two rated a by the nra and two rate the f ziemt immigration is the next. allowing illegal immigrants to stay but no actual plan has been proposed yet. issue three is the biggie that everyone says they hate. sequestering. >> mindless, arbitrary, across the board cuts to take place on march 1st.
gun law reform and other pressing issues. that speech and the republican response to it might well define how the rest of the year plays out. steve handelsman has more. >> jim, it looks like it's going to play out in a tough fashion. deja vu for democrats and republicans. and the fear up here on capitol hill is that the longer these big, big disputes drag out, the tougher it might be to settle. >> house will be in order. >> the next few weeks will be another struggle. actually...
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one was black. >> this is "the bill press show." i can't imagine anything better. you're getting a ton of shrimp and it tastes really good! [ male announcer ] hurry in to red lobster's 30 shrimp for just $11.99! choose any two of five savory shrimp selections like mango jalapeÑo shrimp and parmesan crunch shrimp. two delicious shrimp selections on one plate! all with salad and unlimited cheddar bay biscuits. 30 shrimp, just $11.99 for a limited time. wow, that's a lot of shrimp. i'm ryon stewart i'm the ultimate shrimp lover, and i sea food differently. [ music ] >> bill: good morning, everybody. happy monday, monday january 14, 2013. great to see you today. thank you so much for joining us here on the full court"full-court press," live across the great land of ours on current tv. hope you had a great weekend ready to tackle the issues of the day. remember all of the talk last week about that trillion dollar coin? the white house announced over the weekend, it ain't going to happen. they are not going to go there. but i think they may regret that decision after al
one was black. >> this is "the bill press show." i can't imagine anything better. you're getting a ton of shrimp and it tastes really good! [ male announcer ] hurry in to red lobster's 30 shrimp for just $11.99! choose any two of five savory shrimp selections like mango jalapeÑo shrimp and parmesan crunch shrimp. two delicious shrimp selections on one plate! all with salad and unlimited cheddar bay biscuits. 30 shrimp, just $11.99 for a limited time. wow, that's a lot of...
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that's coming up on "meet the press." >>> and shortly after "meet the press," president obama will be sworn in at a private ceremony at the white house. and earlier today vice president joe biden took his oath. sotomayor swore in the vp. >>> and the families travelled to church for services set to start in a few minutes. and today's services is celebrating president obama's second inauguration as well as the martin luther king jr. holiday and the 175th anniversary of the church. as crowds make their way into downtown tomorrow morning, we will keep you up-to-date, we start early tomorrow, on capitol hill at 4:00 a.m., and you can see the special coverage of the private swearing in ceremony is coming up here after "meet the press." >>> and it's a very exciting time. i know the weather, there are some things that cannot be so promising. >> it could be a lot worse. it could be a lot colder, if it was on tuesday it would have been a lot worse, and it couldn't be as bad as reagan's second inaugural. >> 7
that's coming up on "meet the press." >>> and shortly after "meet the press," president obama will be sworn in at a private ceremony at the white house. and earlier today vice president joe biden took his oath. sotomayor swore in the vp. >>> and the families travelled to church for services set to start in a few minutes. and today's services is celebrating president obama's second inauguration as well as the martin luther king jr. holiday and the 175th...
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but i think you might be more optimistic than i am about the press' ability to stay mad at obama. this is a group of people that feels a thrill up their leg when the man speaks. >> what is 9 half life on that anger? two weeks or two months? >> if democrats do start to turn, i would look at, particularly the judiciary committee in both the house and the senate, where leahy and feinstein is, if they make noise, then perhaps holder could be under pressure. >> paul: more bradley dealing with the president, as jason said, attorney generals have been lightning rods for many administrations and they kind of even like president -- presidents like the idea that holder might be taking all of the attacks so that they aren't on obama. how vulnerable is the president when you think about all the benghazi, irs, and the media scandals to all of this? >> well, i think he's vulnerable in the sense that there is no lift in the obama presidency right now. it's not getting better. i don't think it can get particularly worse. but he wanted to get better so he could take back the house, gain those 17 s
but i think you might be more optimistic than i am about the press' ability to stay mad at obama. this is a group of people that feels a thrill up their leg when the man speaks. >> what is 9 half life on that anger? two weeks or two months? >> if democrats do start to turn, i would look at, particularly the judiciary committee in both the house and the senate, where leahy and feinstein is, if they make noise, then perhaps holder could be under pressure. >> paul: more bradley...
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schools, "meet the press" nbc.com. that's all if it's sunday it's "meet the press." >>> very good president's day morning to you. right now on "first look," shocking news from the country music world. 37-year-old singer mindy mccready who's been plagued by personal troubles through the years has been found dead of an apparent suicide. >>> republicans lashed out at the obama administration in a leaked draft of the president's immigration reform proposal. >>> danica patrick makes history in daytona. >>> a new hope for han solo. >>> and the nation's greatest presidents immortalized in cheddar? very good morning to you. nice to see you this morning. i'm veronica de la cruz. the world of country music has lost a memorable voice. mindy mccready dolphin of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. she sold more than three million albums overshadowed by alcohol abuse and stints in rehab. >> reporter: mindy mccready started her rise to stardom in 1996 with her debut album "10,000 angels" which would go on to earn multi-platinum
schools, "meet the press" nbc.com. that's all if it's sunday it's "meet the press." >>> very good president's day morning to you. right now on "first look," shocking news from the country music world. 37-year-old singer mindy mccready who's been plagued by personal troubles through the years has been found dead of an apparent suicide. >>> republicans lashed out at the obama administration in a leaked draft of the president's immigration reform...
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told the the associatedded press during anpr interview that if he were thethe team's owner, he would considerc making a name change. c this is something that is really propped up every year as a football season begins. begins. team polling of native americans found many don't consider thesie red skin name offensive butsiveu opinions could be changing.chann it wasn't too long ago commissioner roger goodell go talked about his position a bit saying more attention should beb paid to those who were offended. the oneida campaign hopes to t change opinions.opini a school in new york voted tooto stop using redskins for their t team names. na >> not just whatever the statusa is about the native americans,a, it's not just that. that. even if it was just that, thattt should be enough but there's not enough. enough. there's people like us who seese it's offensive, even if it's a a small group of people, it'sople' offensive and it should change.. >> no matter what it means or what the origins are, people dod find it offensive and it's not froapt. so i don't think it completelyoy matters sometime
told the the associatedded press during anpr interview that if he were thethe team's owner, he would considerc making a name change. c this is something that is really propped up every year as a football season begins. begins. team polling of native americans found many don't consider thesie red skin name offensive butsiveu opinions could be changing.chann it wasn't too long ago commissioner roger goodell go talked about his position a bit saying more attention should beb paid to those who were...
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. >> again the major developments of the day, president obama pressed for both diplomatic and military action on syria in the run up to his address to the nation this evening. and wall street rallied on signs of tensions overseera's chemical weapons might ease. the dow gained 128 points. >> just as we have changed our look on our, we have changed our look online. we have a fresh approach to tracking the most important stories of the day as they unfold. you can find you can find this new blog on our home page. and there, be sure to watch a live stream of the president's address. all that and more is on our web site, newshour.pbs.org. >> ifill: and that's the newshour for now. but we'll be back again at 9 pm eastern, to bring you special coverage of president obama's address to the nation on syria. i'm gwen ifill. >> woodruff: and i'm judy woodruff. we'll see you online, and again here tomorrow evening. on behalf of all of us at the pbs newshour, thank you, and good night. newshour has been provided by: >> bnsf railway. >> and by the alfred p. sloan foundation. supporting science, techno
. >> again the major developments of the day, president obama pressed for both diplomatic and military action on syria in the run up to his address to the nation this evening. and wall street rallied on signs of tensions overseera's chemical weapons might ease. the dow gained 128 points. >> just as we have changed our look on our, we have changed our look online. we have a fresh approach to tracking the most important stories of the day as they unfold. you can find you can find this...
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government's hypocrisy when it comes to the freedom of the press it flies in the face of everything obama campaigned on about protecting protecting the press protecting whistleblowers this is this is very hypocritical all around the world all the sudden the u.s. top starts talking about freedom of the press whenever they're trying to bring down the stabiliser government in venezuela they don't like hugo chavez because he's defending the people so all the sudden they're talking about freedom of the press in venezuela but yet in bahrain there's a government that's in it is loyal to the u.s. government that it takes orders from wall street and all the sudden they look the other way while those groups suppression. and i still have you on the program here on our t.v. a massive cop last rocks in libya's restive city of benghazi once again putting the country's internal security into question later this hour here on the program we take a look at why violence is still the order of the day and almost two years since the western backed revolution alstad. plus a community in northern england is forc
government's hypocrisy when it comes to the freedom of the press it flies in the face of everything obama campaigned on about protecting protecting the press protecting whistleblowers this is this is very hypocritical all around the world all the sudden the u.s. top starts talking about freedom of the press whenever they're trying to bring down the stabiliser government in venezuela they don't like hugo chavez because he's defending the people so all the sudden they're talking about freedom of...
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obama press relations, you said they are easier than bush. >> they are not easy to cover, and what the white house communications shop has done has violation of in the president's desire for accountability and transparency. they want to control the message. he is the president of the united states. as the public, not as reporters, to hear what his thoughts are. we want to hear what his thoughts are on the subject. it is always weird to me. the bush people hated me. they probably in a lot of cases still do. so, however difficult the obama people might be, at least 25% of the time, they return my call or e-mail. that was not the case for bush or his team. >> you have the cover story on sundays new york times magazine. post shame mccain. it is a quote on here, talking about anything is possible. tell us about that photograph. tell us something notable. >> days of fire. the new york times is really savvy. >> mccain is beyond shame, but we are not. [laughter] totally. this is that kind of thing. >> so you can see from reading the story, you have known from covering senator mccain since 2000
obama press relations, you said they are easier than bush. >> they are not easy to cover, and what the white house communications shop has done has violation of in the president's desire for accountability and transparency. they want to control the message. he is the president of the united states. as the public, not as reporters, to hear what his thoughts are. we want to hear what his thoughts are on the subject. it is always weird to me. the bush people hated me. they probably in a lot...
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president obama pressed the issue at a speech in connecticut last night. >> i'm asking everyone listening today, find out where your member of congress stands on this. if they're not part of the 90% of americans who agree on background checks then ask them why not. are. >> reporter: the current federal system enacted as part of the brady act in 1993 was formally launched in 1998. it requires prospective gun buyers to fill out a six-page form for the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives before the sale can be completed, the gun dealer must then call the f.b.i. or other designated agencies to ensure the customer is eligible to purchase a firearm. among the criteria that would make someone ineligible: having a criminal record, specifically felony convictions or violent m.d.s such as domestic abuse. being deemed mentally ill by a court or involuntarily committed to a mental health facility. or being in the united states illegally. but the law applies only to federally licensed dealers. under the so-called gun show loophole, no records are required for private gun sales and it's
president obama pressed the issue at a speech in connecticut last night. >> i'm asking everyone listening today, find out where your member of congress stands on this. if they're not part of the 90% of americans who agree on background checks then ask them why not. are. >> reporter: the current federal system enacted as part of the brady act in 1993 was formally launched in 1998. it requires prospective gun buyers to fill out a six-page form for the bureau of alcohol, tobacco,...
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sights set on washington down the road of his political career. >>> president obama's chief of staff confirms that the white house has been working on its own immigration reform plan. republicans are pushing back hard and say they're waiting to see what a bipartisan group of lawmakers will be offering in the next few weeks. bryan mooar has the story from washington. >> reporter: immigration reform is one of the very few issues that unites both republicans and democrats. while eight senators are finishing up a bipartisan bill, "usa today" reveals the white house has been working on a backup plan if the current efforts fall apart. >> if those do not work out, then we'll have an option ready to put out there. >> reporter: president obama's chief of staff said it would include a path to citizenship for this nation's 11 million undocumented immigrants. republicans say any plan with the president's name on it is bound to fail. >> of course it will. and that's why we are working together, republicans and democrats. by the way, he's had no communications with republicans on the issue, unlike
sights set on washington down the road of his political career. >>> president obama's chief of staff confirms that the white house has been working on its own immigration reform plan. republicans are pushing back hard and say they're waiting to see what a bipartisan group of lawmakers will be offering in the next few weeks. bryan mooar has the story from washington. >> reporter: immigration reform is one of the very few issues that unites both republicans and democrats. while...
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press prograpresident obama proo deliver whatever resources need to recover from the fires. the pledge came in a phone call from governor jerry brown. >> reporter: firefighters have made some headway but the rim fires is working its way north and east. more resources arrived by hour. this has become a top national priority. on monday, california governor jerry brown made a visit to the area. >> whatever it takes, i am going make sure that the resources are deployed. and the president called me just yesterday and he expressed his support. whatever we need, he'll provide. so between the state and the federal government, and local officials, we'll get it done. >> reporter: battling the flames has been tough. crews worry about the fires advance to new communities, there play be more evacuations. containment levels might be higher but we are days in to the fire and it continues to rage. tp*z win some ground and lose it elsewhere. the fire swept right through this camp torching trees and melting metal. the dang sporthe danger is not . there is still the task of preventing any fire
press prograpresident obama proo deliver whatever resources need to recover from the fires. the pledge came in a phone call from governor jerry brown. >> reporter: firefighters have made some headway but the rim fires is working its way north and east. more resources arrived by hour. this has become a top national priority. on monday, california governor jerry brown made a visit to the area. >> whatever it takes, i am going make sure that the resources are deployed. and the...
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irs, benghazi and the department of justice assault on the first amendment rights of the associated press. we begin with the brewing i.r. scandal president obama speaking moments ago after he met with senior treasury officials on the i.r.a. situation and confirming the personnel changes are of the way. >> we will hold the responsible parties countable and just today i directed secretary lew to follow-up on
irs, benghazi and the department of justice assault on the first amendment rights of the associated press. we begin with the brewing i.r. scandal president obama speaking moments ago after he met with senior treasury officials on the i.r.a. situation and confirming the personnel changes are of the way. >> we will hold the responsible parties countable and just today i directed secretary lew to follow-up on
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. >> president obamas's speech writer is stepping down. he collaborated with the press and on the state of the union address, including the one set to be delivered next week. people all around the west during -- west wing praised him. the d.c. taxicab commission is paving the way for installing cash free payments system and the cars. the commission held a meeting this morning to lay down rules for how the credit card reader should be installed in its fleet. members will talk about rules for sedan services. the boy scouts of america has delayed its vote on whether to allow openly gay members in. it has been raising controversial on both sides. it will set for several months. >> the more than 2 million members of the boy scouts of america will now have to wait months to find out if the executive board will overturn its ban on gays got members and leaders. the organization delayed the decision until may. >> we are trying to do whatever we do what the young people we serve. >> police cows and former scout leaders delivered a petition-boy scout
. >> president obamas's speech writer is stepping down. he collaborated with the press and on the state of the union address, including the one set to be delivered next week. people all around the west during -- west wing praised him. the d.c. taxicab commission is paving the way for installing cash free payments system and the cars. the commission held a meeting this morning to lay down rules for how the credit card reader should be installed in its fleet. members will talk about rules...
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. >> a press conference today with the turkish prime minister, president obama says there is evidence of chemical weapon used in syria, but that more specific information is still necessary. >> the use of chemical weapons are something that the civilized world has recognized should be out of bounds. as we gather more evidence and work together, my intention is to make sure that we are presenting everything we know to the international community as a or mechanismreason for the international community to put the pressure on them. >> before we look to the options, i wanted to get your reaction to the video. how much can we tell? >> references to incomplete evidence and these images cannot be verified. but they are disturbing and we need to know more. >> you know how hard it is to get intelligence on this kind of thing. it was an example of flawed intelligence. the more can be done by international community to find out whether the regime has crossed the red line? >> getting information on the ground. remember in iraq, how much emphasis we put on inspectors back into iraq. greatly onbenef
. >> a press conference today with the turkish prime minister, president obama says there is evidence of chemical weapon used in syria, but that more specific information is still necessary. >> the use of chemical weapons are something that the civilized world has recognized should be out of bounds. as we gather more evidence and work together, my intention is to make sure that we are presenting everything we know to the international community as a or mechanismreason for the...
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there's been 7 prosecutions now for leakers to the press. it basically -- there was only three cases. part of the reason is because journalists leave it digital now. when you talk about methods. it should be standard practice by most the journalists. the government has many ways to get at your communications and your data and you can get news out to oh the american public. then these are the basic steps to take. >> what do you say to that? it is true as twice as many whistle blowers as any other president. they have been very high profileed. the associated press loses james and james risen has that issue with sources there. you think it's a crack down that this government is really trying to keep secrets in way that's a real assault or a threat? >> actually, i think both the "new york times "and the "wall street journal" talked about president obama whistle blower in prosecutions, i believe half of them, forget about 7 of them that have been on going. before. we look at what happened, the breech of their e-mail systems. none of them were tri
there's been 7 prosecutions now for leakers to the press. it basically -- there was only three cases. part of the reason is because journalists leave it digital now. when you talk about methods. it should be standard practice by most the journalists. the government has many ways to get at your communications and your data and you can get news out to oh the american public. then these are the basic steps to take. >> what do you say to that? it is true as twice as many whistle blowers as...
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and so,ed obama administration does not either. i think that is an example where it the press was doing its job, wholesale, one standard for george bush, and one for barack obama, remember how craze everyone was over valerie plain where is the same for benghazi. lou: it is absent. we're going to take up the president's spending a good part of his day yesterday, with local television anchors, and talking about maybe intervening in possession 8 in california. we'll take that up with realm i and the rest of the pan -- remy and the a team, why does this president have so much time for state issues and not -- well, this is america. we don't let frequent heartburn come between us and what we love. so if you're one of them people who gets heartburn and then treats day afr day... block the acid with prilosec otc and don't get heartburn in the first place! [ male announcer ] e pill eachmorning. 24 hours. zero heartbur and don't get heartburn in the first place! [ female announcer ] some people like to pretend a flood could never happen to t
and so,ed obama administration does not either. i think that is an example where it the press was doing its job, wholesale, one standard for george bush, and one for barack obama, remember how craze everyone was over valerie plain where is the same for benghazi. lou: it is absent. we're going to take up the president's spending a good part of his day yesterday, with local television anchors, and talking about maybe intervening in possession 8 in california. we'll take that up with realm i and...
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the most pressing policy at this particular point. turkey is so vital for both decisions and america on the european union. yes, many watching what's happening here to see what situation leaves the administration. a decade long ally through thick and thin moments with the united states. certainly they will be keen to see dozens emerge from the democratic administration. very outspoken remarks from john perry. when we first saw the unrest here, heavy handed tactics. lots of tear gas. senseless. when it all began, it damaged the idea of being a democracy for many. i'm sure washington will hope to see turkey emerge as democratically or acknowledge after the unrest is behind it. >> nick, in the middle of a dramatic moment. thanks. >>> back home, powerful storms are spinning off tornados. officials believe a twister touched down around 6:30 last night. it downed several trees, destroyed a garage and shed in wood bin. >> we have storms spinning out of control in maryland and kentucky. we have the forecast. what can we expect today? >> you a
the most pressing policy at this particular point. turkey is so vital for both decisions and america on the european union. yes, many watching what's happening here to see what situation leaves the administration. a decade long ally through thick and thin moments with the united states. certainly they will be keen to see dozens emerge from the democratic administration. very outspoken remarks from john perry. when we first saw the unrest here, heavy handed tactics. lots of tear gas. senseless....
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word that president obama will travel to connecticut on monday to put pressure on lawmakers. >> we are going to continue to press forward. >> reporter: this as speculation grows that more gun control proposals could be in jeopardy in congress because of the lobbying efforts of firearms advocates. among those proponents, the nra which outlined its proposal on school safety that includes training and arming at least one staff member at each public school nationwide, an idea supported by mark matiolli, whose son james was among the victims of the newtown massacre. >> this is recommendations for solutions, real solutions that will make our kids safer, and that's what we need. >> reporter: a different kind of push from others who lost loved ones at sandy hook elementary school, as connecticut lawmakers announce their plan to approve some of the nation's strictest gun laws. families of 11 of the 26 victims spoke out that the proposal doesn't go far enough. and today president obama will continue his push for gun control, traveling to colorado to give a speech just miles from the site of the
word that president obama will travel to connecticut on monday to put pressure on lawmakers. >> we are going to continue to press forward. >> reporter: this as speculation grows that more gun control proposals could be in jeopardy in congress because of the lobbying efforts of firearms advocates. among those proponents, the nra which outlined its proposal on school safety that includes training and arming at least one staff member at each public school nationwide, an idea supported...
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they are calling on president obama to press for climate change reform in his second-term agenda. i want to bring back ryan grimm of the "washington post" and cries teen bellantoni, political editor at the pbs "newshour." >> ryan, those response oregon this event are calling the event at the mall largest climate event ever. waiting for crowd counts. not sure if that's going to happen. the main purpose was to put the president on notice about the promises he made during his state of the union speech. how significant is this? >> i think it was a big deal. one of our reporters was down there, and she tells me it was huge, tens and tenses of thousands of people stretching from the washington monument to the white house. >> wow. >> and these are groups who are allied with the white house but are saying, look, enough of this. and they are not just asking for action to -- you know, to make the world a better place, to advance clean technology and grown energy, but they are saying let's stop destroying it also, you know. if obama opens up, you know, the arctic to oil drilling, that will b
they are calling on president obama to press for climate change reform in his second-term agenda. i want to bring back ryan grimm of the "washington post" and cries teen bellantoni, political editor at the pbs "newshour." >> ryan, those response oregon this event are calling the event at the mall largest climate event ever. waiting for crowd counts. not sure if that's going to happen. the main purpose was to put the president on notice about the promises he made during...
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white house press second jay carney says the president understands and regrets brazil's concerns, but they are commit committed to moving beyond the issue. >>> in washington, we're getting closer to a showdown over the federal deficit. democrats standing by their vow not to negotiate over the debt ceiling as republicans are making obamacare again their primary target. the national review's robert costa reports john boehner and eric cantor will announce the house will vote to fund the federal government and simultaneously defund obamacare. a recent nbc news/wall street journal poll found just 31% of americans believe obamacare is a good idea. just 23% think it will have a positive impact on the country's health care system. but with less than two weeks to go before state based exchanges begin to offer insurance, president obama says he is unfazed by the polling data. >> the latest poll shows americans oppose it, believe it will produce damaging results. 52% believe the law will raise their health care costs. is even wrorybody wrochng? >> yes. there is no evidence at all that this is so
white house press second jay carney says the president understands and regrets brazil's concerns, but they are commit committed to moving beyond the issue. >>> in washington, we're getting closer to a showdown over the federal deficit. democrats standing by their vow not to negotiate over the debt ceiling as republicans are making obamacare again their primary target. the national review's robert costa reports john boehner and eric cantor will announce the house will vote to fund the...
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in a night of president obama's insistence that in the month that surveillance regulations were not being appeased. but you're not reading about is the government actually abusing these programs and. you're listening in on people's phone calls or inappropriately reading people's e-mails what your hearing about is the prospect that these could be abused now part of the reason they're not abuse is because there are at least checks are in place and those abuses would be against the law those checks are not working the way they're supposed to according to any support of it and any privacy information center she says the n.s.a. is activities like accountability. the basic answer is there is no effective oversight to face a court there's a one party system they only hear one side of the argument congress is not effective oversight they aren't briefed on what's going on if they were they said that they could have had access to this report that they didn't know existed if they went to a specific secure room and didn't bring any staff and didn't bring in the attorneys and didn't bring anythi
in a night of president obama's insistence that in the month that surveillance regulations were not being appeased. but you're not reading about is the government actually abusing these programs and. you're listening in on people's phone calls or inappropriately reading people's e-mails what your hearing about is the prospect that these could be abused now part of the reason they're not abuse is because there are at least checks are in place and those abuses would be against the law those...
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brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> president obama's nominee to run the pentagon will have to wait at least another week for an up or down vote in the senate. it now appears chuck hagel will get the vote when senators return. two top republicans say they will stop efforts to stall his confirmation. that filibuster came a day after hagel was approved by the armed services by a party-line vote. one of his most vocal opponents says while he doesn't believe hague sell qualified, he won't hold up the process. >> i thought we had an agreement to wait a week so the remaining questions would be answered, but i understand the white house wanted a vote. they got a vote. we will have a vote when we get back. i'm confident that senator hagel will probably have the votes necessary to be confirmed as the secretary of defense. >> the gop it says blocked hagel's nomination in an effort to further examine his record and views on israel and iran. senate majority leader harry reid hopes to bring a final vote to the floor when congress goes back in session next monday. >>> so residents in coastal new
brian mooar, nbc news, washington. >>> president obama's nominee to run the pentagon will have to wait at least another week for an up or down vote in the senate. it now appears chuck hagel will get the vote when senators return. two top republicans say they will stop efforts to stall his confirmation. that filibuster came a day after hagel was approved by the armed services by a party-line vote. one of his most vocal opponents says while he doesn't believe hague sell qualified, he...
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joining us now is bill burton, former deputy press secretary for the obama administration. he's now senior adviser to the league of conservation voters which, itself, seems like an important part of the political news here. bill, thank you so much for being here. >> hi. thanks for having me, rachel, and, but, i don't thank you for having me follow john lewis and wendy davis. >> yeah, i know, it's kind of a big night. can i ask you a petty question, first, as a guy who was on the inside of obama communications? >> you can, because i think it's going to give me the opportunity to defend some of my friends. please go ahead. >> nobody knew about the whole flight path thing? it seemed like he was dodging crop dusters the entire speech. it was absolutely completely distracting. i'm not easily distracted from a policy speeches. that was crazy. >> i was there at the speech. the thing that was most distracting was the fact it was so hot. it was 110 degrees in there. >> put him inside. >> he was outside in a big city. there's airplanes. the folks on the presidential advance staff are
joining us now is bill burton, former deputy press secretary for the obama administration. he's now senior adviser to the league of conservation voters which, itself, seems like an important part of the political news here. bill, thank you so much for being here. >> hi. thanks for having me, rachel, and, but, i don't thank you for having me follow john lewis and wendy davis. >> yeah, i know, it's kind of a big night. can i ask you a petty question, first, as a guy who was on the...
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go to citi.com/thankyoucards >>> this morning president obama is pressing lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it illegal for employers to fire people based on their sexual preference or gender identity. in an op-ed sunday, he wrote, quote, millions of lgbt americans go to work every day fearing that without any warning, they could lose their jobs not because of anything they have done, but simply because of who they are. it's offensive, wrong and it needs to stop. he said quote. the senate will vote on legislation later today. brianna keilar is at the white house to tell us more. >> reporter: good morning. president obama weighing in this morning ahead of this vote in the senate today. he says, quote, to the huffington "post," americans ought to be judged by one thing only, their ability to get their jobs done. does it make a difference that the firefighter who rescues you a gay or the accountant who does your taxes or the mechanic who fixes your car. if someone works hard every day, does everything he or she is asked, is responsible and trustworthy and a good colleague, that's all
go to citi.com/thankyoucards >>> this morning president obama is pressing lawmakers to pass a bill that would make it illegal for employers to fire people based on their sexual preference or gender identity. in an op-ed sunday, he wrote, quote, millions of lgbt americans go to work every day fearing that without any warning, they could lose their jobs not because of anything they have done, but simply because of who they are. it's offensive, wrong and it needs to stop. he said quote....
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. >> reporter: in a bulletin obtained by the "associated press" the fbi says the letters to obama and senator wicker were postmarked memphis, tennessee, both letters say, quote, to see a wrong and not expose it is to become a silent partner to its continuance. both are signed, i am kc and i approve this message. >> reporter: investigators are giving few details about the case but wicker's colleague, senator claire mccaskill, says police have a suspect. she told reporters, quote, the person that is a suspect writes a lot of letters to members. but as far as the connection to the boston bombing, authorities say no. >> i would point to the statement by the fbi as you said that they have made that said they have no indication of a connection between the two. >> reporter: this is not the first ricin scare on capitol hill. in 2004, a letter sent to senate majority leader bill frist made it to the capital and senate office buildings were shut down for days. you may be wondering what is ricin? it is a poison found naturally in castor beans and in high doses it can be fatal if ingested or inha
. >> reporter: in a bulletin obtained by the "associated press" the fbi says the letters to obama and senator wicker were postmarked memphis, tennessee, both letters say, quote, to see a wrong and not expose it is to become a silent partner to its continuance. both are signed, i am kc and i approve this message. >> reporter: investigators are giving few details about the case but wicker's colleague, senator claire mccaskill, says police have a suspect. she told reporters,...